Many of the countryside places that we care for in the Lake District, along with our car parks, are open for local visitors to access for walks. Please book your visit to Sizergh in advance. There’s no need to book to visit places like Aira Force, Fell Foot, Tarn Hows, or Borrowdale. We just ask that you come back another time if the car park is full.
The gardens and estate at Sizergh are open for local exercise. Book ahead to stretch your legs in the woodlands and explore the wetlands on the wider estate too. Warm chilly hands with takeaway hot drinks and snacks from the cafe.
Whether you’re venturing on to the high fells, exploring the area by boat, going for an amble by a lakeshore, or mountain biking on off road trails, here’s a handy guide to our car parks in the Lake District to help you plan your day.
Following government guidance in England, we are closing all holiday accommodation from 31 December 2020 to 7 March 2021 inclusive. We have a wide range of accommodation across the Lake District, from lakeside cottages to rustic bothies and campsites for you to browse and plan your stay. We're looking forward to welcoming you to your National Trust Holiday soon.
Claife Viewing Station is a rare example of a purpose-built public viewing station, dating back to the 1790s. It's one of the earliest monuments to tourism in the Lake District.
The Wordsworths weren’t the only family to leave their mark on Wordsworth House. The Ellises, who lived there in the 1930s, were almost responsible for its destruction.
One of the founders of the National Trust, Hardwicke Rawnsley helped us acquire some of our first places for the nation. Discover which places he helped to save.
We're proud to care for over 20% of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That includes 90 farms and as much as 70% of the world’s Herdwick sheep.
A view over Buttermere and Crummock Water National Trust Images / John Malley
